Science Displays

Science Displays are available for special events such as fairs and festivals. These interactive, tabletop displays include hands-on activities facilitated by professional educators.

  • Alcohol Awareness

    Grades 6–12

    Spin our trivia wheel and see how much you really know about alcohol and its effects on the body and the brain. Try simulation activities and examine model human organs to discover even more. Learn how to spot a drunk driver, recognize alcohol poisoning, and what to do if these problems arise.

  • Brain and Helmet Safety

    Grades K–12

    Learn about the three main parts of the brain and how to properly fit a bicycle helmet. Participate in activities that simulate what it would be like to have a brain injury. Study the nervous system and examine a preserved slice of a real human brain.

  • The Inside Story

    Grades K–6

    Use real specimens and hands-on models to learn how your body systems keep you alive and kicking. Discover the functions of bones, follow the journey of food through the digestive system, figure out how your diaphragm works, and even listen to your own heart!

  • Museum Unwrapped

    Grades K–12

    Bring the diorama halls of the Museum to your community and become a zoologist, anthropologist, geologist, and paleontologist all in one day! Pull the collections from behind the glass and explore the Museum up close and personal.

  • Nutrition

    Grades 6–12

    Bon appétit! Learn more about what serving sizes really mean on food labels. Discover how to distinguish between healthy and unhealthy snacks. Test your nutrition knowledge by answering our trivia questions.

  • Planet Fitness

    Grades 6–12

    Explore the three vital components of physical fitness: aerobic endurance, flexibility, and strength. Test your core strength on our balance boards or fitness ball. Learn how to incorporate physical fitness into your everyday life easily and quickly.

  • The News on Tobacco

    Grades 6–12

    Compare real specimens of smoker and nonsmoker lungs. Learn how the chemicals found in tobacco smoke can affect your entire body. Use our trivia game to test your newly acquired tobacco knowledge.

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Program Catalog

Featured

    Genghis Khan

    October 16, 2009–February 7, 2010

    Immerse your students in the treasures and stories of 13th-century Mongolia. The exhibition offers a unique adventure in the vast grassland of Central Asia, as it examines the culture, conquests, and legacy of one of history’s most intriguing characters. Reservations required.

    Expedition Health

    Visit our newest permanent exhibition, Expedition Health.  The Summit Science Stage in Expedition Health features engaging shows and health science demonstrations throughout the day.

    Home School Day

    Monday, October 26, 2009, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. 

    Museum Discovery from Genghis Khan to Expedition Health Home School Day is a flexibly structured, open-ended discovery opportunity designed to help home school students explore the Museum focusing on exhibitions Genghis Khan and Expedition Health.

Scholarships are available for bus reimbursements, programs at the Museum, and at your school.

Find out if your school is eligible.